Chapter 1
Science and Technology of Nanomaterials: Introduction
Merin Sara Thomas,
Sabu Thomas,
Laly A. Pothen,
Merin Sara Thomas
Mar Thoma College, Department of Chemistry, Kuttapuzha P.O., Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103 India
Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
Search for more papers by this authorSabu Thomas
Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Chemical Sciences, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Energy Materials, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
Search for more papers by this authorLaly A. Pothen
Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
CMS College Kottayam (Autonomous), Department of Chemistry, CMS College Road, Kottayam, Kerala, 686001 India
Search for more papers by this authorMerin Sara Thomas,
Sabu Thomas,
Laly A. Pothen,
Merin Sara Thomas
Mar Thoma College, Department of Chemistry, Kuttapuzha P.O., Tiruvalla, Kerala, 689103 India
Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
Search for more papers by this authorSabu Thomas
Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Chemical Sciences, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
Mahatma Gandhi University, School of Energy Materials, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
Search for more papers by this authorLaly A. Pothen
Mahatma Gandhi University, International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686560 India
CMS College Kottayam (Autonomous), Department of Chemistry, CMS College Road, Kottayam, Kerala, 686001 India
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Sabu Thomas,
Merin Sara Thomas,
Laly A Pothen,
Sabu Thomas
Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills P.O., Kottayam, India
Search for more papers by this authorMerin Sara Thomas
Mar Thoma College, Kuttapuzha P.O., Tiruvalla, India
Search for more papers by this authorLaly A Pothen
Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarshini Hills P.O., Kottayam, India
Search for more papers by this authorFirst published: 05 August 2022
Summary
This chapter provides a brief idea about nanoscience and nanotechnology. It deals with classification of nanomaterials, its properties, characterization, risk factors, safety issues, etc. of different nanomaterials. This chapter can be treated as an introduction to nanotechnology, an emerging field in the study of nanomaterials.
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